prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something that is predicted : forecast

Synonyms of prediction

• predicting
• forecast
• forecasting
• prophecy

Examples of prediction in a Sentence

Journalists have begun making predictions about the winner of the coming election.

Despite predictions that the store would fail, it has done very well.

The figures and statistics are used for the prediction of future economic trends.

Recent Examples on the Web

If that prediction misses, then manufacturers have little opportunity to change course. — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Comedian Tim Dillon went on a fiery rant in defense of actress Sydney Sweeney, who came under fire for a nearly nude advertisement for the sports prediction market company Novig. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

See Pete Sweeney’s Chiefs-Colts game prediction (and the betting line) here. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

Kalshi, the biggest prediction market company, has maintained that its sports contracts fall within that federal framework and therefore cannot be regulated by states. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prediction

• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction
• depiction
• eviction
• infliction
• nonfiction
• restriction
• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction

Kids Definition

prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something predicted : forecast

a prediction that there would be an earthquake

predictive

-ˈdik-tiv

adjective